Viking Age Trade

During the Viking Age (approximately 793-1066 AD), Norse merchants and raiders facilitated extensive trade across Europe and beyond. They exchanged goods like fur, amber, and slaves for silver, spices, and silk from the Byzantine Empire and the Middle East. Trading routes connected Scandinavia to rivers in Eastern Europe, the North Sea, and even beyond, reaching places as far as North Africa. Viking ships, designed for both open sea and rivers, enabled this commerce. Trade was crucial for the Vikings, helping to establish their influence and create connections with various cultures, enriching their society and economy.